Director | Pre-Construction

Description: Director of Pre-Construction Services reports directly to the Vice President of Construction and is responsible for design direction, plan review, preliminary scheduling, cost estimating and subcontractor base development. This role requires a firm understanding of multi-family construction, sub-contractors, and best practices of the industry. Additionally, this role will involve business development activities for Streetlights Residential Construction as they continue to enter new markets and source 3^rd party opportunities.

This position is a full-time, salaried position exempt from overtime.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helping the design development team to provide the most cost-effective structures possible
• Attend design meetings to aid in the development of the drawings and offer pricing input
• Work with interiors to ensure selections match budget parameters
• Develop strong team of preferred subs for all product types so that they can be involved in the design process
• Research new methods with subcontractors to provide ideas on potential ways to cut costs on budgets prepared
• Work toward standardized details for design with the creative team
• Develop and maintain a standardized form/checklist for plan review
• Review proposed site plans with Development and document summaries of these plans for estimating purposes
• Be familiar with past/current projects to be capable of discussing with Pre-Construction team specific scope/sequencing options that could affect budget
• Stay up to date with Pre-Construction team and other contractors to be aware of best practices related to building and construction
• Must be able to take concept drawings and develop detailed cost estimates within the SLR cost accounting structure
• Must be able to manage budgets for multiple projects at a time
• Discuss pricing details with project teams when needed
• Visit other GC projects to stay current with the market trends and subcontractors
• In some cases, track down additional bids from subs for holes in ITB coverage
• Ensure SLR bid list is maintained and deep with qualified subs for each trade
• Develop project schedules for review with VP
• Create phasing and build plans to review with the Pre-Construction team
• Present, along with both VP and Director of Pre-Construction, the transition data to SVP Field Operations and SVP Construction Operations
• Understand how to apply insurance rates and tax to construction estimates
• Proficient in On-Screen Takeoff
• Ability to work in Bluebeam
• MS Office & MS Project software with expertise in Microsoft Excel, Project,
• PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with Procore, SmartBid, Docusign, and Box.com is beneficial all team efforts.
• Independent, logical thinking and a high-level of initiative and strong work ethic are essential complete projects within a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Flexible with positive attitude and willingness to work additional hours to
• Must possess superior analytical, quantitative, problem solving, writing and communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and lead
• Must be a self-starter
• Possess accounting skills for budget and cost tracking
• Foster a cooperative and informative relationship among the Construction team
• Develop teamwork atmosphere with the Development team
• Ensure working relationship with Asset Management Team and address all of their concerns and issues promptly
• Be a positive individual
• Exhibit fairness and professional ethics at all times
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Candidate Qualifications

• • Education: A 4-year college degree is required. A Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Building/Construction Science or Engineering is preferred.
  • Experience: 3-5 + years previous work experience as a Construction Estimator with a multifamily or commercial building construction contractor. Background in project management, drawing review and consultant leadership is preferred. 

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